Over the last several years, Orange Beach, Alabama has transformed from a sleepy little fishing village to a world-class resort, to the delight of friends and family groups who visit each year. This water-oriented community situated on both the gulf and backwaters of the bays and river is a great home base for enjoying amusements, musical entertainment, water sports, deep-sea and inshore fishing, shopping, dining, dolphin cruises, nature hikes and more.